Josh B

Wife's M3 and my car this weekend.... Sure is nice to have a capable family car I really like the driving experience of the BMW. Very solid feeling, torque across the power band and even with four doors it doesn't feel like a long car.

SamGrant951

Former owner

Cars look great Josh - love the interior!!



E36M3 is now gone but liked the motor so much got this goofy car. Dont think Im selling this one anytime soon, really like it.

ilikemy944

There is josh - showing off his interiors again

Josh B

Ahh - wish my interior was as mint as yours - I would spam the board with even more pics then

K-bit

Don't have pix, but our 951 is black, too, pretty much a track rat. My E36 M3 daily driver is white with tan interior, manual transmission. I just smile when I go out to drive it. I have tracked both cars at Watkins Glen; the turbo of the 951 is soooo much fun. #2 son has a E30 M3 that he tracks, too.
Debbe

Josh B

Figured it would be interesting to post this on BimmerForums and see what the response is over there...

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1308752

I know of another member on this board that just added an e36 M3 to the herd....I don't believe his 951 hasn't run in a while though

edh

I did a track day at Donington Park recently with my 250 turbo and a friend's E36 M3 Evo - his is stripped & caged, probably about 100kg lighter, and has an extra ~20hp.

The cars were very evenly matched around a lap - he was faster on the 2 long straights, I caught him through the bends (I had more grip with softer rubber).

We swapped cars for a few laps - he's a former 944 turbo owner, and he commented on how good the steering/handling felt. On the flip side, the M3 engine is just glorious - when you remember to change up at 7500, not 6000 . His car, on Bilsteins, was a bit stiffer than mine (Leda), and not quite as pointy into corners, but I'm sure that's just a setup issue.

manticore33

Has anyone driven an US Market e36 with the 3.0l/3.2l back to back with the Euro 3.0l/3.2l (with more power)? I was just curious about the difference in characteristics. It always disappointed me that it took BMW so long to make a world wide version of their cars and the US Market got the short end on many of my BMW loves: e24 m6/635is e28/e34 M5/535is, and 745i. One more reason why I love my 951.

MM951

Please don't do this to me. I want a E36 M3 soooooooo bad.

jasonlp

What strut brace is that and does it kiss the hood or intake?

Ian Carr

old picture of my friends e36m3 nd the turbo

JustinL

I've got an E46 M3 and a 951S... I should really get some pictures of the two together

The M3 is such a big softy compared to the Porsche. Everything works all the time, it's got all kinds of creature comforts. IMHO the perfect daily driver compliment to a 951 track car.

Keithr726

I really want a e46

Josh B

Dynatech - no it does not hit the hood - not made anymore

gregeast

Here's my M3 wanna be 328i. Suspension, wheels, 3.23 LSD, M50 intake, UUC short shifter and some interior stuff. I've had it 9 years, it's a great car.

Oh, and it's possible I have a thing for red & tan...